ARLA FOODS CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04450542 · ltd · incorporated 2002-05-29
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Sector: Administrative & support services
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 64-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (60/100, director aged 64). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
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Refinance opportunity
5 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 23.9y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 23.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 38/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: medium (61/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
5 charges (5/5 with lender, 5/5 with type)
90
Directors & officers
19 officers (3 active, 19 linked, 15 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
18 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
120 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (65 events)Click to expand
- 2025-09-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-11-07📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-08-18📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-23📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2024-02-07📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2024-02-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-01-01➕PADBERG, Sebastiaan Augustinus Johannes Maria appointeddirector
- 2024-01-01➖BALL, Anne-Frances resigneddirector
- 2023-09-14📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-01📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-08-01📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-31➖AMIRAHMADI, Afshin resigneddirector
- 2023-07-31➕BALL, Anne-Frances appointeddirector
- 2023-07-19📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-07-19📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-07-17➕RUTTER, Louis appointeddirector
- 2023-07-17➖HO, Simon Kin-Man resigneddirector
- 2022-09-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-10-01📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2021-05-27📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-10-12📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-07-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2020-03-30📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2019-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2019-07-16📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2019-06-28➖AJERIO, Kingsley resigneddirector
- 2019-03-27➕HO, Simon Kin-Man appointeddirector
- 2019-03-27➖VATNE, Ivar Andreas resigneddirector
- 2018-07-01➕AMIRAHMADI, Afshin appointeddirector
- 2018-07-01➖PIETRANGELI, Tomas Kirstein Brammer resigneddirector
- 2017-04-03➕AJERIO, Kingsley appointeddirector
- 2017-04-03➕PIETRANGELI, Tomas Kirstein Brammer appointeddirector
- 2017-04-03➕VATNE, Ivar Andreas appointeddirector
- 2017-04-03➖WILLIAMS, David Anthony James resigneddirector
- 2017-01-12➕PHILLIPS, John Steven appointeddirector
- 2017-01-12➖HAEGG, Anders Torbjoern resigneddirector
- 2016-11-10➖SOAR, Tanjot resignedsecretary
- 2015-10-01➖PEDERSEN, Jan Egtved resigneddirector
- 2015-01-13➕HAEGG, Anders Torbjoern appointeddirector
- 2014-12-16➕SOAR, Tanjot appointedsecretary
- 2014-12-16➖YOUNG, Karen Bridget resignedsecretary
- 2012-10-01➕PEDERSEN, Jan Egtved appointeddirector
- 2012-10-01➖SMIDDY, Timothy Noel resigneddirector
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2012-09-22🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2011-03-24➖GLEN, Nairn resigneddirector
- 2011-03-23➕SMIDDY, Timothy Noel appointeddirector
- 2008-03-28➖NICHOLLS, Barry John Leonard resigneddirector
- 2006-03-15🔓Charge satisfied #2
Showing most recent 50 of 65 events
Owner dependency
58/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 64 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
50/100
Moderate signalSome succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 64. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Arla Foods Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Arla Foods Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARLA FOODS CHEESE COMPANY LIMITED
This company · 04450542
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arla Foods Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-05-29
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
Registered office
Arla House
Savannah Way, Leeds Valley Park
Leeds
LS10 1AB
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-12
Last: 2025-05-29
Officers (3 active · 16 resigned)
PADBERG, Sebastiaan Augustinus Johannes Maria→
Activedirector · ~55y · appointed 2024-01-01
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PHILLIPS, John Steven→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-01-12
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RUTTER, Louis→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2023-07-17
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SOAR, Tanjot→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2014-12-16 · resigned 2016-11-10
YOUNG, Karen Bridget→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-05-29 · resigned 2014-12-16
NQH (CO SEC) LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2002-05-29 · resigned 2002-05-29
AJERIO, Kingsley→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2017-04-03 · resigned 2019-06-28
AMIRAHMADI, Afshin→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2018-07-01 · resigned 2023-07-31
BALL, Anne-Frances→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2023-07-31 · resigned 2024-01-01
GLEN, Nairn→
Resigneddirector · ~78y · appointed 2002-06-28 · resigned 2011-03-24
HAEGG, Anders Torbjoern→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2015-01-13 · resigned 2017-01-12
HO, Simon Kin-Man→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2019-03-27 · resigned 2023-07-17
NICHOLLS, Barry John Leonard→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2002-06-28 · resigned 2008-03-28
PEDERSEN, Jan Egtved→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2015-10-01
PIETRANGELI, Tomas Kirstein Brammer→
Resigneddirector · ~54y · appointed 2017-04-03 · resigned 2018-07-01
SMIDDY, Timothy Noel→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2011-03-23 · resigned 2012-10-01
VATNE, Ivar Andreas→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2017-04-03 · resigned 2019-03-27
WILLIAMS, David Anthony James→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2002-05-29 · resigned 2017-04-03
NQH LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2002-05-29 · resigned 2002-05-29
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Mortgages & charges
5
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:5 of 5 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | An omnibus guarantee and set off agreement | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Commercial Finance Limited | All assets debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 20/02/2006 | 22/09/2012 | |
| satisfied | Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Trading as Rabobank International) (Thesecurity Trustee) | Supplemental security agreement | 1 property | 20/02/2004 | 15/03/2006 | |
| satisfied | Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffesen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Rabobank International London Branch) Asagent and Trustee for the Finance Parties (the Security Trustee) | Security agreement | 1 property | 25/07/2002 | 15/03/2006 |
Recent filings (120 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-05-29
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-11-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-18
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2024-07-23
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-05-29
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2024-02-07
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-02-07
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-14
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-08-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-07-19
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-07-19
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-27